Over time, as iron, steel, and other ferrous metals are exposed to oxygen and moisture they can undergo oxidation, a chemical reaction that eats away at the metal and rust your tools. Left long enough ...

Even the most fastidious among us sometimes neglect our home and garden tools. Whether it's the hastily set down trowel that lies forgotten all winter, or the plumber's wrench that never got that ...

Surprisingly, a dehumidifier can help prevent rusty tools, but proper placement and maintenance steps are key to making this ...

Rusty tools are a worker's worst nightmare as if left unattended, oxidisation can penetrate and damage below the surface. Ultimately, this can cause pricey repairs or even warrant replacements.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of sharpening cutting tools before doing any pruning. But there’s more than just sharpening blades to keep cutting tools in tip-top condition.

If you love searching for treasures with a metal detector, you should know how to clean your finds properly. We break down the different methods and tools used in cleaning found metal, like an ...

Tools get rusty. It's one of the things they do best. But they don't have to stay rusty. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange offer a few solutions to keep your tools gleaming clean. While I don't use ...